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Freight Carrier · Elk Grove Village, IL

MERX GLOBAL INC

Name: MERX GLOBAL INC
Address: 1454 ELMHURST RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007, US
Telephone: (847) 228-1288

1454 ELMHURST RD · Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #566381
USDOT #1330321 USDOT Active

105
Power Units
105
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MERX GLOBAL INC is a Elk Grove Village, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 105 truck(s) in their fleet and 105 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-566381 and their USDOT number is 1330321.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/04/2026 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

50 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

2
Fatal
3
Injury
7
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.58 33 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.42 21 Vehicle Maintenance 3.98 62 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

228
Total
123
Clean
105
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 97 unique codes

Critical 28

392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× SW 8
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Rotor (disc) cracked more than 75 percent of the friction surface completely through the rotor or completely through a solid rotor or completely through a structural support1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
397.13Smoking within 25 ft of HM vehicle1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.282I-ELDDSDCHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to select the applicable special driving category before the start of the status and deselect when the indicated status ends.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.30CFailing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 8

172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× SW 5
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× SW 5
172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information2× SW 3
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

MERX GLOBAL INC
1454 ELMHURST RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Mailing Address

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 97 unique codes

Critical 28

Unsafe Driving 12

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 36

Hazardous Materials 8

Locations

Location on Map

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